Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2640

Introduced
3/24/25  

Caption

Commissioner of administration required to develop and provide grants management training.

Impact

This bill will directly impact the operational capacities of state agencies by ensuring that all staff assigned grant management duties are adequately trained and compliant with state policies. The requirement for initial and ongoing training could enhance the overall effectiveness of grants management, thereby potentially improving how state funds are utilized and monitored. By establishing a standardized training protocol, HF2640 aims to reduce risks associated with grant management practices and promote more effective program outcomes across state agencies.

Summary

House File 2640 mandates that the Commissioner of Administration for Minnesota develop an online, on-demand training program for state agency staff involved in grants management. The training aims to equip staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage grants, which includes understanding the state’s grants policies and identifying fraud indicators. The training program must also require participants to pass an exam demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the material presented.

Contention

There may be some contention regarding the implementation of this training requirement, particularly concerning the funding and resources needed to develop and sustain this training program. Discussions could arise about the balance between state mandates on training and the availability of budgetary support. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the extent to which the training should be administered and monitored, as well as the metrics for evaluating its effectiveness in improving grants management practices.

Companion Bills

MN SF2999

Similar To Commissioner of administration requirement to develop and provide grants management training

Previously Filed As

MN HF1745

Position of grants management and oversight established within the Department of Administration, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

MN SF3251

Director of grants management and oversight within the Department of Administration establishment

MN HF3028

Economic development finance bill.

MN SF3035

Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, Labor, and Industry appropriations

MN HF4926

Annual reports on grantee performance by commissioner of employment and economic development required.

MN SF5030

Annual reports on grantee performance by the commissioner of employment and economic development requirement

MN HF3489

School Resource Officers; public safety provided, grounds for use of reasonable force in schools modified, school resource officer duties defined and minimum training requirements established, school resource officer model policy development required, and money appropriated.

MN HF2190

Commissioner of administration funding provided to develop road map for implementing an enterprise grants management system, and money appropriated.

MN SF2447

Commissioner of administration appropriation to develop a road map for implementing an enterprise grants management system

MN SF3534

School Resource Officers; public safety provided, grounds for use of reasonable force in schools modified, school resource officer duties defined and minimum training requirements established, school resource officer model policy development required, and money appropriated

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.